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Mepore IV is a high performance self-adhesive film dressing, designed specifically for secure fixation of intravascular catheters. Mepore IV gives you a cost-efficient solution that you can rely on. What¿s more, it is easy to apply. For non-ported catheter fixation, use Mepore Film. Together, Mepore IV and Mepore Film give you a complete fixation solution for most of your IV/catheter needs.

30 years of being there for you
Since 1979, more than 1.5 billion original Mepore dressings have been sold. Perhaps because Mepore was the world’s first self-adhesive dressing*. Perhaps because of the continual performance updates, keeping up with the needs of patients and professionals and setting the standards for all conventional dressings along the way. But mostly, we think, for one simple unsurprising reason: dependable performance, shift in and shift out. Since day one.

Mepore - Yours Always

Benefits

• Nonwoven reinforcement for extra strength when needed
• Supporting protection foil and paper frame for ease of application
• Breathable and elastic polyurethane film for patient comfort
• Transparency at the catheter site for visual inspection without removing the dressing
• Viral and bacteria proof film, impermeable to fluids for safety and protection
  

Available in the following sizes:

5.5 x 5cm

8 x 9cm

10 x 11cm

For further sizing information please view the product sheet.

Product description
Mepore IV is a transparent, breathable dressing consisting of polyurethane film coated with polyacrylic adhesive, part of it reinforced by a non-woven layer.

Mode of action
Mepore IV protects the catheter site and provides a secure fixation. Mepore IV is suitable for dressing peripheral and central line catheters.
Mepore IV is breathable and water resistant.

Intended use
Mepore IV is intended for fixation of intravascular devices such as IV catheters or other intravascular catheters.

Precautions
Do not stretch the dressing during application.
Make sure that the skin is dry before application.
Life supporting devices should not be fixated with Mepore IV.
Mepore IV should not replace sutures or other primary wound closure methods.
Do not use if inner package is damaged. Sterility is guaranteed if inner package is intact. Do not resterilise.

Method of use
1. Clean the area
2. Remove the release film
3. Protect and fixate the device
4. Remove the paper frame.

Removal
Support the skin and the catheter while removing the dressing to prevent skin trauma and the catheter from dislodging.